http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/08/02/outdoor-hideaway-made-from-old-windows/ Sustainable design for the next generation! Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:19:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/08/02/outdoor-hideaway-made-from-old-windows/comment-page-1/#comment-5741 Preservation101 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:35:25 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=16325#comment-5741 It's a shame that this article continues the mistaken propogation of the idea that replacing windows increases the efficiecy of a house. Unless you are replacing crappy newish windows, older wood windows will almost always be a better bet to repair than replace. Most of the energy loss related to windows comes from air infiltration not heat loss through the glass. So considering embodied energy, quality of materials and craftsmanship, the ROI on new windows is usually close to 20+ years and the likelyhood of those double pane vinyl windows still functioning by then is slim to none It’s a shame that this article continues the mistaken propogation of the idea that replacing windows increases the efficiecy of a house. Unless you are replacing crappy newish windows, older wood windows will almost always be a better bet to repair than replace. Most of the energy loss related to windows comes from air infiltration not heat loss through the glass. So considering embodied energy, quality of materials and craftsmanship, the ROI on new windows is usually close to 20+ years and the likelyhood of those double pane vinyl windows still functioning by then is slim to none

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